Atty. James J McGrath

Atty. James J McGrath

James J McGrath is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, labor and employment, litigation. James received a B.A. degree from University of California-Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About James J McGrath at a glance

James J McGrath is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern (2008). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 2008) and University of California-Berkeley (B.A. University, 1997). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J McGrath is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, labor and employment, litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California-Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James J McGrath's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J McGrath handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J McGrath

Where is James J McGrath's law office located?
James J McGrath's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J McGrath handle?
James J McGrath focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James J McGrath practiced law?
James J McGrath has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James J McGrath go to law school?
James J McGrath earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. University, 1997).
How can I contact James J McGrath for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2008
B.A. University
University of California-Berkeley
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern
Admitted: 2008

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